If you keep finding cockroaches in the shower, near the laundry tub or around the floor waste in the bathroom, they are probably coming from the drains. American cockroaches live in sewers and stormwater pipes across New Farm, and they climb up through drains when water levels rise or when they go looking for food. Heavy summer storms can push a lot of them up from the stormwater system at once.
Drains that do not see much water are the most common entry point. When the water in the trap dries out, the barrier between your home and the pipe below is gone. Floor wastes in spare bathrooms and laundries often dry out, as do drains in homes left empty while people are away.
- A check of all floor wastes, shower drains and laundry outlets
- Treatment of drain surrounds and gaps around pipe entries
- Treatment of outdoor stormwater pits, grates and downpipe bases
- Advice on drain covers and keeping water in traps
- Checks for broken or loose grates and gaps in pipe collars
Simple habits help a lot. Run water into spare floor wastes once a week, fit a drain cover or mesh insert where cockroaches get in, and keep the grates around the outside of the house clear of leaves. If a drain is cracked or badly damaged, the crew may suggest getting it looked at, since broken pipes give cockroaches a clear path inside. Homes near the river and in low-lying streets tend to see more drain activity after storms, so the crew may suggest a quick check before the wet season each year.
Drain treatment is often combined with a full cockroach control visit. Call 07 3543 7765 to book drain cockroach treatment in New Farm with an upfront price.
